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Industry Expansion Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Industry Expansion Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Industry Expansion Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Industry Expansion Program?

Industry Expansion Program is funded by Government of Manitoba

Q: Who is eligible for the Industry Expansion Program program?

To be eligible for the Industry Expansion Program program, you must: • Private, for-profit company with a Canadian Business Number. • Licensed to carry on business in Manitoba. • Locating new operations in Manitoba or expanding existing Manitoba operations.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Industry Expansion Program?

You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at mgi@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-3744.

Q: Where is the Industry Expansion Program available?

The Industry Expansion Program program is available across Canada.

Q: Are startups eligible for the Industry Expansion Program program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Industry Expansion Program program.

Last Update: December 9, 2025

MN, Canada

Supports Manitoba business expansions through customized employee training assistance

Grant and Funding

Government of Manitoba

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Startups

Overview

The Industry Expansion Program provides customized financial assistance (no fixed maximum published) to private, for‑profit companies establishing or expanding operations in Manitoba, primarily to support skills training for employees. Eligible activities include training for new and existing staff, training delivered internally or by external providers, development or purchase of curriculum and learning materials, and lease or purchase of training‑related equipment and other eligible training delivery costs.

Activities funded

Launching new business operations or facilities in Manitoba that require structured employee training.
Expanding existing operations in Manitoba that involve scaling up the workforce and upgrading employee skills.
Implementing company-wide training initiatives to upskill both newly hired staff and current employees for growth-related roles.
Developing and rolling out tailored training programs to support the adoption of new processes, technologies or equipment within Manitoba operations.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 80,000

Introducing advanced agricultural training for new employees

$ 40,000

Implementing a customer service training program at a call center

$ 100,000

Expanding IT services by hiring and training new software developers

$ 55,000

Upgrading equipment and training for bakery staff

$ 70,000

Creating an advanced analytics training program for financial analysts

$ 30,000

Developing a new construction safety training program for both new and existing employees

Eligibility

The applicant must be a private, for-profit company.
The applicant must have a Canadian Business Number.
The company must be licensed to carry on business in Manitoba.
The project must involve locating new operations in Manitoba or expanding existing operations in Manitoba.
The project must create net new positions that can be retained for at least 2,080 hours of full-time employment during the agreement period.

Who is eligible?

Private, for-profit companies
Companies with a Canadian Business Number
Businesses licensed to carry on business in Manitoba
Companies locating new operations in Manitoba
Businesses expanding existing operations in Manitoba

Who is not eligible

There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.

Non-profit organizations
Public sector organizations
Companies without a Canadian Business Number
Companies not licensed to carry on business in Manitoba
Companies not locating new operations or expanding existing operations in Manitoba

Eligible expenses

Costs to train net new hires and existing employees.
Fees for training delivered by internal staff or by external training organizations.
Expenses to develop or purchase training curricula and learning materials.
Lease or purchase of equipment that is directly required for delivering the training.
Other eligible expenditures directly related to the development and delivery of appropriate employee training.

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses locating new operations in Manitoba.
Businesses expanding existing operations in Manitoba.

Selection criteria

Number of net new positions the project will create.
Total project costs and the level of financial contribution from the company.
Overall economic benefit to Manitoba resulting from the new employment opportunities.
Compliance with the job sustainability requirement that all net new positions be retained for a minimum of 2,080 hours of full-time employment during the agreement period.

How to apply

Contact Manitoba Government Inquiry

Email or call Manitoba Government Inquiry using the provided contact details.
Request information on the application process for the Industry Expansion Program.

Prepare Application

Collect necessary information and documents detailing your project, including goals, number of jobs to be created, training plans, and economic benefits.
Ensure compliance with all eligibility criteria specified by the program.

Submit Application

Follow the specific submission instructions provided by Manitoba Government Inquiry, which may include an online portal or physical mailing address.
Ensure the application is complete and all supporting documents are included.

Confirmation and Follow-Up

Await confirmation of receipt of your application from the program administrators.
Be prepared to provide additional information if requested during the review process.

Additional information

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a continuous intake basis rather than through fixed deadlines.
Support is tailored on a client-by-client basis, rather than following a standardized funding formula.
Assistance levels take into account factors such as the number of net new positions created and total project costs.
All net new positions supported must be sustained for at least 2,080 hours of full-time employment during the agreement period.

Contacts

mgi@gov.mb.ca

204-945-3744

MN, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Industry Expansion Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Industry Expansion Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Industry Expansion Program?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Industry Expansion Program?

Launching new business operations or facilities in Manitoba that require structured employee training. Expanding existing operations in Manitoba that involve scaling up the workforce and upgrading employee skills. Implementing company-wide training initiatives to upskill both newly hired staff and current employees for growth-related roles. Developing and rolling out tailored training programs to support the adoption of new processes, technologies or equipment within Manitoba operations.